New Balance Renews Charles River Winter-Shoveling Sponsorship
The sponsorship, now entering its seventh year, ensures runners, joggers and walkers have clear and safe running paths along the Charles River during the 2016/17 winter season.
Genesco Sees Flat Holiday Comps
Same-store sales decreased 2 percent and sales for the company’s e-commerce and catalog direct sales businesses increased 11 percent on a comparable basis for that period.
Jordan Brand Marks 20 Years In China With Two New Stores
The celebration also includes the launch of a limited-edition version of the first Jordan product sold in Mainland China, the Air Jordan XII.
Paul George Gets His Nike Signature Shoe
George becomes Nike Basketball’s fourth active signature athlete, and the 21st basketball player to receive a signature shoe from Nike.
European Outdoor Group To Review OutDoor Trade Show
The EOG expressed it is well aware that the outdoor marketplace is changing rapidly and wishes to make sure that the OutDoor show continues to meet the needs of its stakeholders.
BSN Sports Acquires Marlow Sports Inc.
BSN Sports, a division of Varsity Brands, completed its acquisition of the Maryland-based distributor of team apparel and equipment.
Former Ironman Exec To Lead Asdeporte USA Business
Seasoned endurance event organizer and executive Steve Meckfessel joined Asdeporte as executive vice president of business development, effective January 1, 2017.
Textreme Owner Oxeon Wins Patent Infringement Appeal
Switzerland-based Oxeon AB, a pioneer of spread tow woven fabrics sold under the Textreme brand, received a patent infringement ruling in its favor from a German Court of Appeal.
Professional Tennis Registry Names Facility Of The Year
Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards during the 2017 PTR International Tennis Symposium, where the City of Irvine will be honored as PTR Public Facility of the Year.
Study: Canadians Favor Fitness Goals For 2017 Resolutions
One in three (33 percent) Canadians said improving their personal fitness and nutrition is their top New Year’s resolution, compared with only 21 percent who chose to focus on financial goals.
PlaySight Signs WTA Grand Slam Singles Champion
The company’s new partner and ambassador Ana Ivanovic joins Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Pete Sampras, Novak Djokovic, Tommy Haas, Paul Annacone and Darren Cahill.
Lululemon Updates Guidance After Strong Holiday
The company now anticipates a net revenue in the range of $775 million to $785 million.
Under Armour Expands Collaboration With Johns Hopkins
The collaboration, supporting UA Record, MapMyFitness, MyFitnessPal and Endomondo, aims to help users maintain and improve their health, wellness and recovery by tapping into the expertise of world-renowned specialists in medicine and patient care.
Eddy Merckx Cycles Partners With Velofix Direct
The brand joins BH, Spot, Elby, Ellsworth and other premium bike brands already available through the Velofix Direct program, which was launched in 2016.
